How to Cook a Whole Chicken on the Grill

Step 1

Place drip pan under the grill where the chicken will be cooking.

Step 2

Set the grill to a medium high heat - around 375-425F.

Step 3

Wash and clean the bird.

Step 4

Place some fresh herbs, lemon wedge, and half and onion in the cavity of the chicken.

Step 5

Brush the melted butter all over the skin of the bird. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the skin of the bird.

Step 6

Using kitchen twine, tie the legs of the chicken together.

Step 7

Stick meat thermometer into the thigh portion of the bird (in between the breast and drumstick)

Step 8

Place chicken on the roasting rack, or directly on the grill (if you do not have a roasting rack).

Step 9

Close lid and cook until the meat thermometer reads 175F (around 1 1/2 hours).

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes, before carving.